This post is relevant to 3/24 (7Teacher Archetypes) and 3/27 (Strategies for Students and Parents--Teacher Archetypes). I've just added 3 more models. So now there are 10 archetypes, instead of 7.

“All That” Teacher · May have chosen teaching as a 2nd or 3rd career, after working for many years in a different profession · Believes that he/she was born to teach, and may even exude a strong sense of bravado · Beneath a confident veneer, lies deep-seated insecurities · Through years of experience in other professions, is adept at playing the politics of working within a school system · May have a “larger than life” personality, and may be very popular with younger students · Has a deep love for students, and fully believes in their unlimited potential · Brings a new sense of excitement and commitment to teaching · Tendency to brag about and exaggerate his/her own accomplishments · Can be overbearing with colleagues; colleagues may feel that this teacher is out of touch with reality or full of him/herself · Needs to always be “right”Organized Teacher · May be a high school teacher · Keeps meticulous student records · Maintains a current syllabus, so that students and teachers know what to expect · May even publish a teaching schedule, so that students and parents are aware of upcoming curriculum and tests · Sticks to his/her teaching schedule, but is easily able to make changes when needed · May not be the most exciting lecturer or presenter · May be able to process information at a fast rate, and may not be able to understand those who cannot do the same · May not be so adept at working with students who have learning differences · Might not be too much of an extrovert · Usually unwilling to make allowances for make-up tests, assignments, or grade changesFair and Solid Teacher · Veteran teacher · May teach at a top high school or a community college · From years of experience, knows how to pick his/her battles, and doesn’t waste energy or time otherwise · Conscientious in maintaining student records, syllabus, and teaching schedule · Doesn’t have an axe to grind, and is so much more effective for it · Fair and non-judgmental in his/her treatment of students · Willing to meet students during office hours or make an appointment outside of office hours, if necessary · Not a perfectionist, but a realist · Realizes the importance of maintaining balance in life

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I have been working with students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds since I was a young adult. I began teaching in adult education and the arts and have since expanded my horizons to include all ages and mathematics!